Auto Mechanic School Near Santa Ana, CA

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A 21 mile drive from Santa Ana, UTI’s Long Beach auto mechanic training program follows a 51-week curriculum that prepares students to maintain, diagnose and repair various automobiles in the professional world.⁷

The campus is equipped with hands-on labs outfitted with industry-standard tools, technologies and equipment to help students develop an in-demand skillset.

Many students are pleased to learn that their education helps prepare them to test for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification — a certification that distinguishes competent and trustworthy techs within the field — after graduation. UTI auto school graduates can also substitute their education for one of the two years of hands-on experience required to take ASE exams.

UTI's automotive courses teach students the basics of automotive service and repair. Upon completing these courses, students receive an Associate of Occupational Studies degree!

Automotive Engines Service & Repair
Professional Automotive Service Writing
Automotive Powertrains & Transmissions
Vehicle Steering and Suspension Service and Repair

Vehicle Brake Systems
Vehicle Electronic Systems and Technology
Automotive Climate Control Systems and Repair
Automotive Power/Performance & Emissions Repair
Advanced Technology/Hybrid & Service Advising

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for automotive service technicians and mechanics in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area was $59,770 in May 2022.²⁵ This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

Automotive technician skills are also in demand across the nation. The BLS projects an estimated annual average of 73,300 job openings in the U.S. between 2021 and 2031.⁴¹

At UTI Long Beach, our comprehensive automotive training program prepares students to pursue a variety of entry-level automotive careers, including:

Auto technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair automobiles. They often work in repair shops but may also work at dealerships.
Service writers are customer-facing employees who rely on their automotive technical training to understand customer requests and create work orders for technicians.
Parts Technicians assist customers and technicians in locating parts. They may also help their workplace price and quote parts.

Many of our automotive school graduates begin their careers as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level positions, but as with any industry, over time you be able to advance in your career with hard work.⁷⁷ A few advanced auto tech roles include:

Service managers oversee a team of technicians, service writers, and parts associates at a repair shop or dealership while maintaining vendor, supplier, and customer relations.
Fleet technicians often work for local government agencies, servicing and repairing a fleet of vehicles.
Shop owners open and run their repair, mobile repair, tire, or quick lube shop.

While the above roles are exciting goals to work toward, keep in mind that they may not all be available in Santa Ana, CA, at the time students graduate. Luckily, graduates can look to UTI’s career service specialists for assistance seeking out other opportunities within the auto industry.

DIRECTIONS FROM SANTA ANA, CA, TO UTI LONG BEACH

Our Long Beach, CA auto mechanic school is just 21 miles away from Santa Ana! Follow these directions to get here:

Get on I-5 N. (1.8 miles)

Follow CA-22 W and I-405 N to CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd in Long Beach. Take Exit 27 from I-405 N. (17.5 miles)

Continue on CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.6 miles)

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AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT

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Diesel Technician Training

Graduates earn a diploma as well as the knowledge and one of the two years of hands-on experience required to test for ASE certification. The 45-week diesel program teaches students the basics of maintaining and repairing diesel engines, preparing graduates for entry-level roles!⁷

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Airframe and Powerplant Technician Training

Be prepared to maintain various aircraft after attending our 18-month airframe and powerplant mechanic school (coming to UTI Long Beach pending FAA approval).⁷⁹ Experienced instructors build students’ knowledge from the ground up so no previous experience is necessary!

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Housing Assistance

Will you be moving to Long Beach? The campus's Housing Assistance team collaborates with Collegiate Housing Services to help you find affordable shared or independent housing that fits your needs.

Career Services

Some students worry about how they will cover their living expenses while in school. That’s why UTI’s Career Services department helps students look for flexible, part-time work that doesn’t disrupt their school schedule.

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid department helps eligible students find funding for their automotive school tuition by assisting them in filling out FASFA or locating potential scholarship and grant opportunities.¹⁰

There’s no need to wait — UTI’s auto mechanic school near Santa Ana, CA, starts every three to six weeks. With the right training, you could be ready to pursue your first entry-level role in the industry.¹ Request more info to speak with an Admissions Rep or fill out an auto school application online!

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